Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2012

Sony Ericsson Open

#2 Sports EventThe tournament had another record year, with 326,000 spectators turning out for the Sony Ericsson Open that involved two weeks of men’s and women’s pro tennis matches. Next: March 18-31, 2013

Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2012

World Golf Championship-Cadillac Championship

#4 Sports Event (up from #6)A premier stop on the P.G.A. tour, the World Golf Championship-Cadillac Championship brings the world’s top golfers and more than 100,000 spectators to the TPC Blue Monster at Doral. Next: March 6-10, 2013

Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2012

Dig the Beach Volleyball Championships

#12 Sports EventThis year, Dig the Beach Volleyball Championships went with a new format: eight weekend events around South Florida, culminating with the tour championships in Clearwater. Next: summer 2013

Photo: Katty Peraza

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Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2012

Miami International Film Festival

#1 Film & Media EventDrawing 70,000 people each year, the Miami International Film Festival is the country’s premier showcase for Spanish-language films and will mark its 30th anniversary in 2013. Next: March 1-10, 2013

Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2012

Sunshine State Award Ceremony

#3 Film & Media EventNow in its 18th year, the Sunshine State Award Ceremony honors Florida journalists in an event that was held at Miami Gardens’ Calder Casino and Race Course this year. Next: June 2013

Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2012

Brazilian Film Festival of Miami

#5 Film & Media EventThe largest event of its kind outside Brazil, the Brazilian Film Festival of Miami hosts 18,000 people for a week of film screenings at the Colony Theater and Miami Beach Cinematheque. Next: summer 2013

Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2012

Museum of Contemporary Art Gala

#14 Benefit This year, the MOCA Gala marked the Museum of Contemporary Arts’ 15th anniversary with a fete that celebrated the many international artists who have been a part of the museum’s history. Next: spring 2013

Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2012

A Night at the Museum

#16 Benefit (up from #19)The annual fund-raiser for the Bass Museum of Art, known as a Night at the Museum, has become one of the hottest tickets for the artsy socialite set in just three years. Next: April 2013

Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2012

FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala

#20 Benefit (new to the list)Continuing to grow, the FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala brought out 750 people for its 10th annual outing this year, hosted by television personality Daisy Fuentes. Next: May 2013

Photo: Juan Botero/boterophotographycom

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Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2012

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

#1 Trade Event, Expo & ConventionCovering three million square feet of indoor-outdoor space, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the largest boat show in the world. Next: October 25-29, 2012

Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2012

Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail

#3 Trade Event, Expo & ConventionAlthough not quite the behemoth that the Fort Lauderdale show is, Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail still surpassed 100,000 visitors this year. Next: February 14-18, 2013

Photo: Miami International Boat Show & Strickly Sail/NMMA

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Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2012

Home Design and Remodeling Show

#4 Trade Event, Expo & ConventionConsisting of four annual events throughout the region, the Home Design and Remodeling Show draws a total of more than 70,000 attendees. Next: November 16-18, 2012 and May 25-27, 2013 (Fort Lauderdale); March 22-24, 2013 and August 2013 (Miami)

Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2012

The Original Miami Beach Antique Show

#7 Trade Event, Expo & ConventionAlready the largest indoor antiques show in the world, the Original Miami Beach Antique Show increased attendance 5 percent this year, to more than 20,000. Next: January 31-February 4, 2013

Photo: Courtesy of the Original Miami Beach Antique Show

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Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2012

Exxxotica South Florida

#8 Trade Event, Expo & ConventionPreviously known as Exxxotica Miami Beach, Exxxotica South Florida is one of the pornography industry’s biggest gatherings, with some 20,000 attendees, and will move to Fort Lauderdale in 2013. Next: May 2013

Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2012

SwimShow

#3 Fashion Industry Event (up from #4)After scoring a record attendance of 8,200 visitors from more than 60 countries at this annual showcase for swimwear buyers last year, SwimShow marked its 30th year in 2012. Next: July 13-16, 2013

Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SAF

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Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2012

Miami Beach International Fashion Week

#4 Fashion Industry EventFocused on introducing up-and-coming designers from around the world to the American market, Miami Beach International Fashion Week held its 15th anniversary in 2012. Next: March 20-24, 2013

Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2012

Urban Beach Week

#6 Parade & Festival (new to the list)This year, Urban Beach Week grew to more than 350,000 people celebrating at an array of parties and concerts held across Miami Beach over Memorial Day weekend. Next: May 24-27, 2013

Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2012

Delray Beach Garlic Festival

#3 Food & Restaurant Industry EventWhat started as a local fund-raiser 50 years ago has since grown into an all-things-garlic party, known as the Delray Beach Garlic Festival, with more than 300,000 attendees. Next: February 8-10, 2013

Photo: Georgia Handy Photography

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Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2012

Taste of the Grove Food & Wine Festival

#4 Food & Restaurant Industry EventThis year, the Taste of the Grove Food & Wine Festival brought in a new production team and doubled in size, bringing 50,000 foodies to Coconut Grove to sample bites from dozens of the area’s best restaurants, with local dignitaries serving as judges and naming the best dishes. Next: spring 2013

Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2012

United Way Miami Food and Wine Festival

#8 Food & Restaurant Industry Event (new to the list)In 2012, the United Way Miami Food and Wine Festival raised more than half a million dollars, with 4,000 guests attending four nights of culinary events. Next: April 2013

Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2012

Coral Gables Wine and Food Festival

#10 Food & Restaurant Industry EventA fund-raiser for the American Lung Association of Florida, the Coral Gables Wine and Food Festival brings out 1,500 people for bites from 30 local restaurants. Next: spring 2013

Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2012

Design Miami

#2 Art & Design EventLeading into both the Switzerland and Miami Beach editions of Art Basel, Design Miami had Naomi Campbell, Sean Combs, and Andre Balazs among the 29,000 attendees at the Florida show last year. Next: December 5-9, 2012

Photo: Juerg Schreiter for BizBash

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Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2012

Art Deco Weekend Festival

#3 Art & Design Event (up from #4)Dating to 1976, Art Deco Weekend Festival now draws close to 300,000 people for three days of film screenings, antique shows, dance performances, and more. Next: January 18-20, 2013